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Former Kaduna state governor Mallam Nasir el-Rufai was denied access to medical treatment for a worsening eye condition while in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Crimes Commission, ICPC, his spokesperson Muyiwa Adekeye said. In a statement released on Friday 5 June 2026, Adekeye said ICPC officers ignored repeated requests from el-Rufai and his family for …

Data centers, the global infrastructure that powers AI, could consume 945 terawatt-hours of electricity annually by 2030 – nearly three times the combined annual electricity use of Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nigeria, countries collectively home to more than 650 million people. However, this is just the tip of the iceberg. In addition to the carbon footprint, each unit of electricity used …

In eastern Congo, UN agencies provide support to national health authorities through Ebola treatment centers, case management, surveillance efforts and delivery of critical medications and medical supplies. According to Congolese authorities, more than 90 percent of reported cases are concentrated in Ituri province, although infections have also been detected in North and South Kivu. The response to this is complicated …

● He says his appeal is unfounded The Supreme Court has dismissed the appeal filed by the former Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Nigerian Security Printing and Minting Company (NSPM), Emmanuel Okoyomon against the June 6, 2016 ruling of the Court of Appeal, Abuja Division. The Court of Appeal in its ruling had upheld the ruling …

Izumi Nakamitsu give direction to Security Council on Thursday regarding the findings of the UN-backed Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), which deployed a team to Syria in May. Inspectors discovered undeclared chemical munitions, related materials, and extensive documentation. “This finding is an important discovery, not only for Syria, but also for international security and the global disarmament …

Condemnation has continued to mount over the assault of journalists by private security officers during a government exercise in the Ogun-Guangdong Free Trade Zone, with the Committee for the Defense of Human Rights (CDHR) calling for the swift prosecution of all those involved. The incident occurred on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, when officials of the Ogun State Internal Revenue Service …

This crisis goes beyond the usual centers of insecurity. Families in urban and rural communities continue to flee attacks, often multiple times and with increasingly limited safety options. “The refugee crisis in Haiti is now entering a more worrying phase,” said Gregoire Goodstein, IOM Head of Mission in Haiti. In May alone, attacks again occurred in the densely populated Cité …

Ondo police charge man over alleged machete attack in Owo The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has seized more than 30 vehicles for violating regulations on tinted windows, tinted number plates and improper registration of vehicles as it began enforcing the ban on tinted vehicles across Abuja. Speaking to reporters on Friday, FCT Police Commissioner Ahmed Sanusi said the …

The Accord Party in Lagos State on Friday handed over Certificates of Return to 28 candidates for various elective positions ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking at a presentation ceremony in Lagos, Chairman of the Accord Party in the state, Dele Oladeji, urged the candidates to remain committed to the ideals of the party and provide credible leadership if …

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has signed Executive Order 002 of 2026 on the Regulation and Enforcement of Vehicle Registration and Traffic Management, restricting operations of commercial motorcycles, popularly known as Okada, between 10.30pm and 5.30am daily across the state as part of renewed efforts to tighten security. Makinde signed the executive order in his office on Friday, saying the …